Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monument travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monument

With a population of 5,530, Monument is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States.

When to visit Monument

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monument in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Monument, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Monument

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. The shortest flight to Monument from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $175 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $121 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Monument takes 998 km and will cost you around $230. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $374 for a journey of 1102 km.

Plane

Although Monument doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 35 km from Monument. The shortest flight to Monument from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monument. The train journey from Monument to Grand Junction takes 8h 34m and costs around $175 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Omaha, expect to pay about $121 for a 9h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monument, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Monument takes 998 km and will cost you around $230. From Kansas City, the ticket costs about $374 for a journey of 1102 km.

Airports near Monument

FNLLoveland Northern Colorado
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Monument

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
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United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monument

Hiring a car in Monument

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.26 and $25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Monument (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.26 and $25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Monument is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.